What’s in the backpack Ares gives Percy? If you were him, would you have accepted this gift?
What news does Ares give Percy about his mom?
Annabeth says Percy wasn’t smart to anger Ares. Was Percy right to talk back to him? Why or why not?
What do the beads mean on Annabeth’s necklace?
Percy says that Annabeth should write her father a letter. What would you advise her to do?
Percy’s dream has three different parts – what does he see in each scene?
How does Grover make sure the animals will be safe after they are released?
Percy, Grover and Annabeth are attracted to different types of games at the Lotus Casino. What does each one like, and what does this tell you about their personality?
When does Percy start to realize the casino is a trap?
How does Percy snap Annabeth out of her trance?
Chapter 17
How does Annabeth pay for the trip to Los Angeles?
Annabeth seems worried when they discuss the voice from the pit. Percy thinks she has an idea what it might be. Do you have any guesses?
Who is the spirit in the sea? What does she give to Percy?
Why is Annabeth uneasy about the gifts Percy received?
According to Percy, how is L.A. different from New York?
Why doesn’t Riptide work on the kids who jump Percy in the alley?
What does Crusty do to his customers?
Why can’t Percy simply fight Crusty?
How does Percy trick the giant?
How does Percy find the address for the Underworld?
Chapter 18
Why does the DOA security guard get annoyed with Percy?
How does Charon realize Percy and his friends are not really dead?
How does Percy finally convince Charon to take them into the elevator?
What does the River Styx look like? Why does it look this way?
Describe the entrance to the Underworld.
If you were standing in that line, would you rather choose EZ Death and go straight to Asphodel, or risk being judged for your actions on earth?
What is Percy’s plan to get past Cerberus? Why doesn’t it work?
How does Annabeth save them? Why is she able to do this?
What does Percy realize about monsters at the end of the chapter?
Chapter 19
What does the Field of Asphodel look like?
What do you have to do to enter the Isles of the Blest?
How do Grover, Percy and Annabeth end up at the pit of Tartarus?
How is Hades’ aura different than Ares? How does Percy feel when he’s in Hades’ presence?
Describe the guards at Hades’ palace.
What sort of problems does Hades complain about?
Why was Percy’s backpack getting heavy?
What terrible choice faces Percy when he decides to use the pearls? Would you have made the same choice he does? Why or why not?
How do Annabeth and Grover prove themselves to be real friends to Percy?
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19